any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. -arthur c. clarke
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“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from
magic.”-Arthur C. Clarke
Science at CHS
Eighth Grade Open House
January 2014
Earth Systems ScienceEducational Objectives
This course is designed to serve as an introduction to earth and
environmental science. Students will explore the science of our
Earth and the role that humans play in shaping the natural world.
Earth Systems ScienceUnits of Study
• Science as Inquiry• Water: an essential chemical resource
• Energy: fuel for thought• Atmosphere and Climate• Geosphere
What do you DO in ESS?
Develop skills in:•inquiry•graphing and analysis•using evidence•researching•applying learning habits•collaboration
Through:•activities•research assignments•experiments•small group presentations•web-based interactives•projects•solving real world problems
HOW do you learn in ESS?
Four Years at CHS
• Students must complete 3.5 credits in science.
• 1 Credit is earned for each core course• .5 credit is earned for Essential Topics
courses.• ESS and Biology are required freshman
and sophomore courses.• Students may take more than one
science course at a time.
BasicProgression of Courses
Science Elective Courses
• For students interested in science, but don’t want to commit to AP science.
• Forensic Science
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Engineering Lab• Environmental
Science
One of MANY Alternates
Another Alternative
Mathematics at CHS
Progression of CoursesAlgebra I(1 Credit)
Geometry(1 Credit)
Algebra II(1 Credit)
Algebra II & Trigonometry
(1 Credit)
Progression of Courses (cont’d)Algebra II(1 Credit)
Algebra II & Trigonometry(1 Credit)
Trigonometry(0.5 Credit)
Algebra III(0.5 Credit)
Pre-Calculus(1 Credit)
Pre-Calculus(1 Credit)
AP Statistics(1 Credit)
AP Calculus(1 Credit)
Doubling Up & Honors DistinctionStudents who are considering continuing the study of mathematics beyond high school or who would like to take AP math or science classes may choose to double up on math courses in one or more of their years at CHS. Doubling on math courses depends on course prerequisites and teacher recommendation.
Honors distinction is available in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Earning honors distinction requires completing a portfolio that demonstrates the student’s superb learning habits, classroom leadership, and extended and self-directed learning.
AlgebraAlgebra
GeometryGeometry
AlgebraAlgebra II & TrigonometryII & Trigonometry
AlgebraAlgebra IIIIII
AP StatisticsAP Statistics
AlgebraAlgebra IIII
TrigonometryTrigonometry
Pre CalculusPre Calculus
Pre CalculusPre Calculus
CalculusCalculus
CalcCalc II OFF CampusII OFF Campus
Elective CoursesElectives available to Juniors and Seniors: (Semester Courses, 0.5 credit)
•Consumer Math•Probability & Statistics•Astronomy
Support ClassesSupport classes are available to students in Algebra I and Geometry. Entrance to strategic math courses are based on teacher recommendation and past math performance.
•Strategic Algebra•Strategic Geometry
What do math and science classes look like at CHS?
• Differentiated Instruction• Problem Solving • Inquiry